Death of radical historian Raphael Samuel marked by major event
Academics and activists to explore how the History Workshop movement can still inspire new historical research and political thinking
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Brexit government 'would fund EU research programmes until 2020'
UUK warns that EU funding 'goes beyond money' after open letter from pro-Leave ministers
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Ucas figures shine a light on admissions inequality
Analysis shows how students from ethnic minorities and less advantaged backgrounds are less likely to get a university offer
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Michael Feige, 1957-2016
A sociologist and anthropologist who investigated some of the most challenging aspects of Israeli society has died
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Focus on student satisfaction to boost university brand, says study
New research shows the importance of fostering a ‘personal connection’ with students
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Interview with Jack Anderson
We talk match-fixing, sporting scandal and irritating acronyms with a sports law academic
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Repressive countries avoid controversial research, analysis finds
Data reveal that countries such as China and Saudi Arabia produce only a tiny fraction of the history and political science papers of democracies
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New University of Surrey v-c looks to China for industry links
Max Lu, the first Chinese academic to lead a UK university, says that increasing the institution's links with major firms from his homeland will be a priority
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UCL floats plan to expand to 60,000 students
But finance committee minutes show concern over pace of expansion and there is disquiet over how a £280 million loan was approved
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HE bill ‘will face substantial opposition in Parliament’
Meanwhile government says fees could be a maximum of nearly £12,000 by 2025-26 under TEF rises with inflation
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Snowball in a Blizzard: The Tricky Problem of Uncertainty in Medicine, by Steven Hatch
Book of the week: In between what we know is good or bad for us is the rest of medical science, says Jennifer Rohn
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What are you reading? – 23 June 2016
A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Prince of Tricksters: The Incredible True Story of Netley Lucas, Gentleman Crook, by Matt Houlbrook
Stephen Halliday on a rogue whose smart manner helped him to profit in a deferential era
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The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence, by Dacher Keltner
The ability to exercise some authority over others can be a force for good, but there is more to it than that, says Manuela Barreto
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Mock TEF results revealed: a new hierarchy emerges
Our data team’s modelling of the potential teaching excellence framework results shows the Russell Group losing out to a new elite